Grand Rapids makes Bridgestone list of cities where flat tires are most common

Grand Rapids has one of the highest rates of flat tire repairs in the United States compared to the national average, according to Bridgestone, which examined the rate of repairs throughout the country to identify the United States of Flat Tires.

According to the data, 13 percent of automotive repairs in Grand Rapids involve flat tire. That compares unfavorably compared to the national average of 9 percent.

Chicago, Denver, Charleston, Fort Lauderdale and San Jose also have a rate of 13 percent.

Only Toledo, Lubbock and Sioux Falls at 14 percent, San Francisco at 15 percent, Lincoln at 16 percent, Tulsa at 20 percent and Oklahoma City at 23 percent have hire rates of flat tire repairs, according to the Bridgestone data.

According to AAA, 76 percent of the 100 million drivers planning to travel this summer have had at least one flat tire. Of those, 68 percent of them say they fear losing control of their vehicle.

Bridgestone, one of America’s leading tire manufacturers, released the data has part of National Tire Safety Week, which takes place May 20-27.